Psalms 109:16
Because that he remembered not to shew mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slay the broken in heart.
Psalms 109:16 in other translations
| BSB | For he never thought to show kindness, but pursued the poor and needy and brokenhearted, even to their death. |
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| WEB | because he didn’t remember to show kindness, but persecuted the poor and needy man, the broken in heart, to kill them. |
| ASV | Because he remembered not to show kindness, But persecuted the poor and needy man, And the broken in heart, to slay them. |
| YLT | Because that he hath not remembered to do kindness, And pursueth the poor man and needy, And the smitten of heart--to slay, |
| DARBY | Because he remembered not to shew kindness, but persecuted the afflicted and needy man, and the broken in heart, to slay him. |
| BBE | Because he had no mercy, but was cruel to the low and the poor, designing the death of the broken-hearted. |
| Webster | Because that he remembered not to show mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slay the broken in heart. |
What does Psalms 109:16 mean?
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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 109:6-20
The Lord Jesus may speak here as a Judge, denouncing sentence on some of his enemies, to warn others. When men reject the salvation of Christ, even their prayers are numbered among their sins. See what hurries some to shameful deaths, and brings the families and estates of others to ruin; makes them and theirs despicable and hateful, and brings poverty, shame, and misery upon their posterity: it is sin, that…
Psalms 109:16 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Psalms 109:16
- Psalms 34:18
The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
- James 2:13
For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.
- Matthew 18:33-35
Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee? And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him. So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
- Psalms 37:14
The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation.
- 2 Samuel 16:11-12
And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him curse; for the Lord hath bidden him. It may be that the Lord will look on mine affliction, and that the Lord will requite me good for his cursing this day.
- Psalms 10:2
The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.
- 2 Samuel 17:1-2
Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night: And I will come upon him while he is weary and weak handed, and will make him afraid: and all the people that are with him shall flee; and I will smite the king only:
- Job 19:2-3
How long will ye vex my soul, and break me in pieces with words? These ten times have ye reproached me: ye are not ashamed that ye make yourselves strange to me.
- Psalms 37:32
The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.
- Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
- Job 19:21-22
Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, O ye my friends; for the hand of God hath touched me. Why do ye persecute me as God, and are not satisfied with my flesh?
- Psalms 10:14
Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand: the poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the helper of the fatherless.
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Context
- Psalms 109:15
Let them be before the Lord continually, that he may cut off the memory of them from the earth.
- Psalms 109:16
Because that he remembered not to shew mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slay the broken in heart.
- Psalms 109:17
As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him.
Psalms 109:16 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Por cuanto no se acordó de hacer misericordia, y persiguió al hombre afligido y menesteroso y quebrantado de corazón, para matar lo. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Parce qu’il ne s’est point souvenu d’user de bonté, et qu’il a persécuté l’affligé et le pauvre, et celui qui a le cœur brisé, pour le faire mourir. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Darum daß er nicht gedachte, Güte zu üben, und verfolgte den elenden und armen Mann, und den, der verzagten Herzens war, um ihn zu töten. |